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SF02 VDD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,828 mi
Last recorded51,828 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 VDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 51,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,292 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SF02 VDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF02 VDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF02 VDD registered?

SF02 VDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SF02 VDD safe to buy?

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